three sisters

Three sisters enjoying their sibling shirts (originally blogged about here).

I made the older sisters matching pinafores, and the baby got a matching onesie dress.

Aren't they adorable?

so sweet.

Thanks to Megan for her photography skills, and to Lisa for sharing her kids!  (Lisa also makes bows so check her out!)

parkinson's quilt project

My Aunt Nancy {of beautiful ocean quilt fame} and I have been collaborating on something special.  This is my portion.  I actually made two - one to send away to be showcased, and one for my Aunt Marge to keep.

Her photo was printed on fabric you can run through the printer, and then mounted on purple fabric and edged in yellow thread because those are the colors of the university she taught at.  The fabric used for parts of the brain are symbolic of things important to her.

My Aunt Nancy took the square that I made and added a border of prints and signature squares.  She gathered signatures from family & friends, as well as a paw print from her dog.  She then resized and combined the names as needed, printed them on fabric, and added print fabrics in between the names.  When she could she tried to pick special print fabrics that matched up with interests of the people who signed the squares.
Here is the finished quilt square:

{if you're paying close attention you may notice a few little differences.  The one on top was sent to her to keep, the one in the bottom is the one already sent off to the Quilt Project people.  I didn't photograph it myself because I was in such a hurry to get it sent on to my aunt for her to add her part.  Deadlines...ugh.}

My Aunt Nancy wrote this up about her when she submitted it to the PDF Quilt project:
"This quilt square is submitted to honor Marjorie E. Anderson, Ph.D., for her research on the basal ganglia, the portion of the brain which affects movement and is associated with Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Anderson was a professor of neurophysiology from 1971-2007 at the University of Washington in Seattle, and her research contributed to the deep brain stimulation procedures now being used to control the tremors often associated with Parkinson’s disease. Ironically, in 2003, Dr. Anderson was also diagnosed with this disease. The signatures of Dr. Anderson’s family, friends, and colleagues surround the center square to pay tribute to her research which benefits all those diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, and to show their support as she now lives with this disease. The fabrics chosen to represent the brain not only illustrate Dr. Anderson’s history and personal interests, but also are located in the portion of the brain associated with that activity."


If you'd like to learn more about the Parkinson's Quilt Project go to Facebook or their web site.

hippity hop! look what else is in my shop!

This collection of four bunnies was also originally illustrated by my friend, Beth, of Buffington Design & Illustrations.  I love them peeking out of the corners!  They just make me smile.

Well - I thought they were in need of some fabric for their borders, backgrounds and eggs.  Here's a couple examples of what I came up with.  The bunny is machine embroidered over the fabric "frame".

They've hopped right into my ArtFire & Etsy shops - and they are listed in the colors & sizes shown.  If you are interested in a bunny of your very own making, please contact me and we'll work out a special color palette for your bunny.  You just specify with bunny is your favorite, pick a color, and I'll send you some choices for your very own bunny onesie, tshirt, sweatshirt, or other item!

Just wanted you to know - I'm showing off at a couple parties...

look what's hatched!

This collection of eight chicks was originally illustrated by my friend, Beth, of Buffington Design & Illustrations.  Aren't they adorable?

After playing around many a late night with my machine embroidery digitizing software, I am proud to introduce a line-up of spring chicks to you!!!

super fly big guy

 feelin chirpy

 struttin my stuff

 made from scratch

 super fly cutie pie

early bird

sunny side up

I rule the roost

These cute chicks are now available in my ArtFire and Etsy shops.  As of right now, they are only listed as machine embroidered chicks on white short-sleeve onesies.  I know some of them are pictured on colored shirts - I wanted to play around a little bit!  If you love these chicks as much as I do, contact me for a custom order!  You can dream up a new place for them (on a tshirt, sweatshirt or pillow perhaps?) or dream up your favorite color combo - even a funny chick saying that is all your own.  We are excited to make these chicks your spring favorite!

roses are sweet

{SPOILER... baby Lyla - get off mommy's lap and stop peeking!! Wait until Christmas!}

Bright pink flannel on one side, floral stripes on the other side.
I embroidered her first name & a rose on the bright pink side.
I hand-pleated white satin all the way around the blanket for a soft snuggle.

girly apron & cookie apron

This simple white apron has a ruffle across the front - cupcake covered heart in the corner, and her name across the top.

This simple red apron is ready for Christmas cookie season - the ribbon across the top & waistline says "Cookies for Santa" - and a gentle reminder across the front to "ENJOY".

ready for a game?

Tic-Tac-Toe in its own little carrying bag.Made entirely out of felt - two layers of felt for the board, ribbon for the lines, and machine embroidered x's and o's.
Who wants to play?

bibs & aprons

A few more goodies for the craft show...

A children's apron - perfect for Christmas cookie & candy making!An apron for the adult cook of course!
Of course, we can't forget Thanksgiving either!
A Thanksgiving meal is a special one - why not prepare it with a prayerful heart?
I'll happily embroider the cook's name on any of the aprons!

And lastly... every baby needs a special bib for the special meal!

craft show goodies

I know, we just finished Halloween. But in making-it-for-craft-show-land, I'm starting to focus on Christmas. Here's what I've been up to...
Christmas tree on a light brown tee.
Reverse applique & machine embroidered snowflake on a red tee.
Ornaments on the neckline of a white onesie.
Mittens by the pocket of a hooded sweatshirt.
Mittens on a clothesline on the back of the sweatshirt.
Rudolph & some light bulbs saying HO HO HO!!!!

What's your favorite Christmas symbol or decoration? What would you put on your shirt?

Luke or Lucas?

Two custom orders that I just finished... I don't think they're for the same boy?! But wouldn't he be lucky!!!
Minkee and flannel is one of my favorite combinations. Sweet and soft on one side, fun and colorful and personalized on the other!

safari stuff

Just wanted to share a couple custom orders with you.
The little boy's room is a safari theme, and this is what we came up with.

A light green burp cloth with his initials and adorable animals on a satin ribbon.
Light green minkee on one side, and animal safari/camoflauge flannel on the other side. I machine embroidered the elephant & his name. Isn't the elephant cute? He's giving himself a little shower.

wedding celebration

Just a small something to decorate a box for cards at a friend's wedding reception. (Cool wedding date, eh?)

gobble gobble

Are you hungry for Thanksgiving yet? Just one more quick and easy little something for the Craft Show in November.

my stash... my collection... ???

So when I began this crazy business a couple years ago, I was focusing on baby blankets. I bought a lot of fun fabrics & flannels so I'd have choices to offer customers.
I'm beginning to think maybe I overbought. just a little.Here's my plan - I paired up a bunch of the fabrics, and they are waiting over in my shop to be turned into blankets. It takes some of the guesswork out of the process, and customers will be able to preview a bunch of choices.The blankets will be 34 x 40. I will embroider names, birthdates, short phrases, or a small symbol or design as well.
What do you think of my plan?